Sophora tetraptera

Common names: Winged-podded Sophora, Kowhai

Genus: Sophora

Species: Sophora tetraptera

Class: Decandria

Order: Monogynia

Authority: Aiton

Modern Genus: Sophora

Modern Species: Sophora tetraptera

Modern Family: Fabaceae alt. Leguminosae

Plant Type: tree

Color: golden yellow

Season: April, protect roots in winter

Native Region: New Zealand

Artist: S. Edwards